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• MAKE YOUR OWN KNIFE HANDLES

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  Describes and illustrates all of the classes of structural carpentry known to the author in England, from Royal works to Vernacular buildings. Joinery techniques are illustrated as are structural devices and timber moldings. Hewett has developed and proved his theory from the 1960's regarding the identification and dating of historic buildings from their joinery techniques. This is the definitive book on the subject. 12 plates, 382 figures.